Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, 11am-2pm at Dunbar Recreation Center April 23rd is the big day! The main goal for the event is to share information with the local community around the intersection of environmental health and human health. A secondary goal is to provide an opportunity for organizations such as Sci4GA to engage with the local…
Join Amy Sharma, PhD, the Executive Director and Vice President of Science for Georgia as we explain a bill working its way through the state legislator that would benefit our micro-brewery brethren. Join us as we use this bill as an example on how to advocate for change at the state level. We will cover…
Embark on an evening of captivating stories and community engagement as we explore the evolution of the Fruitful Community Foundation. Then hear from local visionaries on their ideas for Wild Hope.
Georgia Science Junction: Spring Intern Showcase! Thursday, April 25th 7pm-9pm Online and Streaming Location: Zoom and YouTube Join us for this celebration of Science for Georgia's Spring Interns! They have been working hard since January and their time with us is ending. You will hear about their experiences, victories, and lessons learned over a variety of…
Community Clean-Up in Ormewood Forest Date: Apr 27th Time: 9-12 Location: 770 Shadowridge Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Ormewood Forest is a brand-new park space. Help is needed to clear out the invasive species and trash. The day will start with a brief talk from Alex Levy, a Certified Arborist, explaining the history of the…
Location: Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038 Date: Sunday May 19th Time: 11am Description: Following our series of environmental justice forums in South DeKalb this year, the greatest community need became clear. Much more information about the health threats present is needed. While our data science branch continues to collect and examine information…
The Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn't Just for Politics Tuesday, May 21st 7pm-9pm In-Person and Streaming Location: Mutation Brewing, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, We will be in the Speakeasy at Mutation, Straight ahead from the main entrance in the back. Ask at the Bar if the door is…
Online and In-person Georgia Institute of Technology in partnership with the Sierra Club in Georgia released an energy burden report highlighting the oversized financial burden Black households face in Georgia. The report shows how Black households in Georgia face disproportionately high energy burdens, including historic discrimination and disinvestment in infrastructure. The report goes a step further…
Date: Thursday, Oct 10th Time: 6pm Location: 1534 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Title: A Panel on Environmental Justice and Climate Anxiety Description: A discussion with local climate scientists, social justice leaders, and land restoration experts, to envision climate adaptation and coping mechanisms in community with each other. We hope to bring together diverse…
Hurry! Registration closes Friday Oct 4th! The Campus Food & Nutrition Security Summit aims to shed light on the often-silent problem of food insecurity on college campuses by bringing together groups, organizations, and individuals who are working in and around Atlanta. It will serve as a platform to share lived experiences, ongoing campus activities and research, and reach out into the greater community.
